The Congo cutting board made by Totally Bamboo is meant for the environmentally conscious consumer. Handcrafted using cured, flat strips of bamboo that are bonded together using formaldehyde-free glue developed specially for cooking utensils. Bamboo is a fast growing, renewable resource which grows to harvesting size within 3-5 years, making bamboo the environmentally friendly choice for making cookware.

Bamboo Cutting Board Product Review

The Totally Bamboo Congo model cutting board features strips of bamboo laid in end-grain fashion and arranged in alternating directions to produce a visually appealing parquet pattern. Bamboo is also harder than maple wood and are therefore perfectly suited for making cutting boards, and will not absorb water or stain. Measuring 17-1/4 by 13-3/4 by 1 inch, the Totally Bamboo Congo cutting board is sized to be manageable for the average user, but also large enough to be used for preparing most dishes. The Totally Bamboo cutting boards do not dull knives easily, while resisting marking relatively well even after prolonged use.

Bamboo Cutting Board Warping

Care is simple with the durable Congo bamboo cutting board requiring only light washing with soapy water after use, and the occasional wipe with mineral oil. Users of bamboo cookware have recommended oiling them with mineral oil immediately upon purchase until they will absorb no more oil. This appears to help prevent warping which has been a minor problem with bamboo cutting boards. The Totally Bamboo Congo cutting boards appear to be fairly stable for everyday use even though they may warp slightly.

The durable end-grain bamboo construction makes the Congo cutting boards long lasting alternatives to traditional wood or plastic cutting boards. The fact that the Totally Bamboo Congo cutting boards do not mark easily and come in a visually appealing design also means that you can leaven them on the countertop without feeling guilty.